#Eritrea’s Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years: Advancements in Water Reservoir Construction and Livestock Development (Part I)
by Ermias Solomon - MoA Public Relations Division
*"... Over the past 35 years of independence, Eritrea has made remarkable progress in transforming its agricultural sector through sustained investment in water resource development; soil and water conservation, and livestock production. These achievements, realized through the Government’s own efforts and in collaboration with development partners, have played a decisive role in improving food security, strengthening rural livelihoods, and enhancing the resilience of farming communities across the country".
*"...As Eritrea celebrates 35 years of independence, these milestones stand as clear evidence of what can be achieved through visionary leadership, community participation, and unwavering national determination. The progress registered over the past three and a half decades provides a solid platform for further advances in agricultural development and for ensuring a more prosperous future for all Eritreans".
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Inspiring Project/Proposal - The Port of Adulis: Awakening an Ancient Giant as a Modern Theme Park Marvel; by Ezra Musa
Based on research from the Eritrawi Podcast and the recent groundbreaking ERi-TV Documentary series “Facts vs Fairy Tales — Face to Face,” here is what an Adulis theme park could offer:
• The War Elephant Pavilion: Unlike any other attraction in the world, this zone would recreate the specialized “military technology” of the ancient world. Visitors could learn about the capture and training of the African forest elephant—the “ancient tanks” that made Adulis a “global arms dealer” of antiquity.
• The Aromatics Bazaar: Walk through a sensory recreation of the Land of Punt. This area would be a fragrant marketplace of frankincense and myrrh—the “indispensable resources” that once fueled the spiritual and medicinal life of Egypt and Rome.
• The Marble Throne & The High Court: A centerpiece of the park would be a reconstruction of the Throne of Adulis, carved from a single block of white marble. This was a symbol of “supreme legal governance” where justice was served for the entire region.
• The Architecture of Power: Using “graduated masonry”—a unique Eritrean engineering feat—the park would feature buildings designed to withstand the impact of five-ton elephants.
https://t.co/PFtGPCwOkz via @RedSeaBeacon
China can't buy oil because Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and so they will buy it from the Russians. Russia will make a lot of money from this war. If Zelensky doesn't reopen the Friendship Pipeline, we Hungarians will have enough oil. But where does Europe get oil from?
The Eritrean army is a highly respected national army, guided by revolutionary values and shaped by humanitarian principles – vigilant and disciplined. All praise and glory to the #EDF!
Good Read - #Eritrea: Scaling Water Security; by Bana Negusse
*"...Eritrea established a comprehensive legal and policy framework to guide water management from the outset. Beginning in 1997 and revised in 2007, the Water Policy, Water Law, Water Sector Institutional Framework, and related Water Sector for Human Development documents, are grounded on the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management".
*"...The results over the past three decades have been striking. At independence in 1991, only 13 percent of the population had access to clean and safe water. Today, nationwide coverage exceeds 85 percent. Urban access has increased from 30 percent to over 92 percent, while rural coverage has expanded from just 7 percent to nearly 80 percent – a powerful reflection of the country’s commitment to leaving no one behind".
*"...At the heart of this progress lies a sustained expansion of water infrastructure. At independence, Eritrea had only 138 dams and ponds. Today, the number exceeds 800, significantly enhancing water storage capacity and distribution".
*"...Looking ahead, Eritrea remains firmly committed to strengthening efficiency and climate resilience in its water sector. Agriculture, the largest consumer of freshwater, is undergoing a gradual transition from traditional furrow irrigation to modern pressurized systems that reduce waste and improve productivity. Aging pipelines are being replaced to minimize losses and extend services to underserved areas. Equally important is environmental stewardship: investments in reforestation, watershed management, and ecosystem protection help safeguard the natural systems on which water availability depends".
https://t.co/PgBxmfHH1X
Good Read - The Facts of Harmony: #Eritrea’s Ethnic and Religious Unity;
by David Yeh (Abridged version), https://t.co/512O7pb8z2
"Eritrea views autonomous organizations, whether religious, social, or political, not as potential threats to unity in a societally diverse nation, but as spices towards unity. Unlike systems that codify ethnic divisions into governance, Eritrea’s emphasis on a common national identity has, in fact, mitigated centrifugal pressures that have destabilized other countries in the region. For Eritreans, unity is not an abstraction imposed from above; it is the continuing embodiment of their shared history and security".
https://t.co/rXu90xfUBj
President Isaias Afwerki met, this morning at Ad Halo, a delegation led by Mr. Hu Changchun, the Special Envoy of China's Foreign Ministry to the Horn of Africa.
President Isaias underlined the imperative for China to foster ties of constructive engagement with Africa to bolster and strengthen capacity building in these crucial times of global change and that is not encumbered by sheer competitive perspectives. The President further referred to China's potential role in playing a positive role in the resolution of conflicts in the Horn of Africa region that are often fomented and exacerbated by intervention of major external powers.
President Isaias also affirmed that Eritrea will strive to consolidate the 70-year old warm and bilateral all-rounded ties with China.
Mr. Hu Changchun, for his part, conveyed President Xi Jinping's message of goodwill to President Isaias Afwerki and ascertained China's readiness to enhance its strategic partnership with Eritrea. The Special Envoy further elucidated that China will strengthen its partnership with Africa which is hinged on capacity building and self reliance.
‘I told Abiy to stop his rhetoric and to come and negotiate for access to the sea, but that’s not what he wants! He wants to annex a peace of land, and I am telling you that’s a dream that will never happen.’ #Somalia President
Vi har politiker i Liberalerna/Moderaterna som samarbetar med etiopiska #Terrorister från #Tigray som fått uppehållstillståndsom eritreaner,bjuder in dem till Riksdagen,sedan våldsamt attackerar de barn,äldre,kvinnor på den eritreanska kulturfestivalen.Håll politiker ansvariga!
#Eritrea - Speech by FM Osman Saleh at 2024 South Korea-Africa Summit
"...Eritrea's abundabt resources have never been more pertinent. Our mineral wealth, encompassing hydrocarbons, rare metals, & precious minerals, is teeming with untapped potential"
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PP cadres like @KiyaEthiopia may show you Massawa's destroyed buildings as evidence that Eritrea is backward and never developed, but they never tell you who caused that destruction. Let me remind you: in February 1990, the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) launched Operation Fenkil, a major offensive to capture Massawa from Ethiopian forces. The operation was successful, and the EPLF took control of the city. In response, the Derg regime started bombing the city day and night for seven days, using cluster bombs and napalm, which are internationally condemned and restricted due to their devastating impact on civilians. This intense bombing, which lasted from February 12 to February 19, resulted in significant destruction and the deaths of hundreds of civilians. The attacks caused considerable damage to both military and civilian areas, aiming to demoralize the Eritrean resistance and regain control of the strategic port. Despite the heavy bombing, the EPLF maintained control of Massawa, marking a decisive victory in the Eritrean War of Independence.
The city of Massawa was destroyed by #Ethiopia, not #Eritrea. It's disingenuous to blame Eritrea for the destruction caused by Ethiopian air raids. The destroyed buildings in Massawa will remain as historical sites and a tourist destination to remind future generations of the brutality of the #Ethiopian Derg regime. They will not be forgotten, serving as a testament to the resilience of the Eritrean people and the atrocities committed by the Derg.
They Say: The US or Democraties value human life and rights. If this is how you promote democracy, then thank you, but thank you. #Eritrea#Africa#Ethiopia#DemocracyInAction